Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-02-26

Or all exhibiti of dogs, cats and poultry
might be arranged.
II the managers of our next county fan
are wise they will have dog show in con
nection with the fair and they will find
that it will draw larger crowds from the
city than any other feature of the fair.
People love 10 look at handsome dogs of
fine breeds. as is proved by the enormous
success of the Cincinnati dog shows. Sev-
eral OF the finest Springfield dogs were
entered al one of the Cincinnati dog shows.
What book is most frequently called
fOr?" was asked one of the attendants al
the public library. recently.
Ben Hur. by Gen. Lew Wallace" was
the reply. IL think there are more call ;
for this work than any three other works in
the library. We have three or four dupli-
cate copies of the work. and even this num-
ber is not sufficient 10 supply the demand.
There are always several cards left at the
desk to secure Ben Hur the moment il
comes in. People sometimes wait for
weeks 10 get the book. become dlSguSted.
and go and buy copy, II seems to appeal
to all classes: the lover of fiction, the stu
dent of history. the religious student. the
general reader, and the person who wishes
to have the reputation of having read every
book which is much talked about, all pore
over these wonderful word paintings of the
most stirring scenes in the greatest drama
in the worlds history.
General Lew Wallace the gifted author
of Ben Hur." lives quietly at Crawfords-
ville Ind. where he has a pleasant home.
He receives a comfortable income from roy
aIties from his book. and often Hills lecture
engagements. He lectured recently in Gin
cinnati to large audience. If Ben Hur'
is the best read book i'll Springfield, General
Wallace would no doubt draw magnlf-
cent audience in this city, since no one who
has read the work would lose an oppOrtu-
nifty of hearing the illustriouS author. One
of our churches could no doubt make a
handsome sum by securing General Wallace
for a lecture. Cath" lectured here year
or so ago for the benefit of the First Pres
byterian Missionary society. and had a
crowded house. General Wallace would
draw a much larger audience. Who will
give us an opportunity of hearing the au-
thor of ben Hur ?"
The 5000 little folks of this city who had
three hours of solid delight last year watch
ing the amusing pranks of Humpty Dump
ty and his trick elephant at the Grand
opera house. the admission tickets to which
We're presented to them by the generosity
of Hon. John ". BOOkwalter. will be de
lighted TO hear that there is a good pros
pect of the treat being repeated this year.
Mr.. BO0kwalter inquired whether the little
folks had had their matinee this year, short
ly after his arrival in this city. and on
learning that they had not stated that if a
suitable attraction comes along matinee
will be arranged for their special benefit.
4 new cOntrivance something on the or
der of the chestnut bell has been invented.
Ii consists of small, fiat tin box. made
with a pin to fasten on the coat. The
turning of a small crank causes a miniature
kite to slide out of the box. The kite bears
the words Kite out" and is gentle hint
to the person il is rung on that the cubic
space occupied by his presence is Of more
value and greater desirability than his so
cial qualities. Grocery keepers are getting
them for the benefit of the smooth bores
who stand around the store all evening
the figs and crackers and an Oc-
casional raw oyster. and end by buying a
three cent box of matches.
The cantata of Ruth was produced in
New York city about the time of its prOduc
zion here 1t formed the second part of
concert there. Mr.. Wilbut Gum. formerly
of this city. sang the tenor part in quar-
tette which formed one of the numbers of
the first part of the programme.
Dinners like that given at Temperance
hall on WaShington'S birthday are delight
ful affairs and il would be pleasant If such
dinners were given oftener. Many hus-
bands said to their wives, We'll, my dear.
take rest Let silence reign in the kitchen
for once. We will take dinner at Temper
ance hall" Many a tired housewife got a
rest for once. and no doubt enjoyed kaenly
the short respite from household cares.
Many husbands. whose days are spent in
HE busy whirl of business life. have no
dea of the monotony of the lives led by
their wives whose whole existence is one
humdrum routine of hOusework. To them
, family dinner away from home is an
went keenly enjoyed, and long to be re-
nembered.
n
\ Springfield gentleman who was recent
y in Birmingham, Ala, was relating his
experience in real estate prospecting in
hat busy city. He went out with real
state man who had some lots for sale in
.he suburbs of Birmingham. Now. these
OTIS here" said the man. pointing out two
desirable corner lots, these lots We hold
II $500" We'll, that Is quite reasona-
De." said the Springfielder; that is about
the same price which suburban lots are held
At in our Ohio cities. -Four hundred dollars
Zach doesn't seem so high for these lots.
have mind to buy one"
What's that" said the agent. $500
aach9 Why. man. | meant 500 front
foot of course. You didn't think | was
gift enterprise. did you?"
Reports state that real estate values are
wild in Birmingham. And yet it
S doubtful if Birmingham can show more
solid growth in the past two years than
Springfield. RAMBLER.
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